Production Associate

Production Associate

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Production Associate in Melrose Park, IL.

Must haves:

• Solid work history
• Production in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong math skills

This is a contract to hire opportunity, meaning you will get hired directly after 3-4 months, depending on your performance and attendance.

Our client is rapidly growing and offering advancement opportunities to help build your career and skillset. They offer a culture that is second to none, where you will immediately feel like part of this company. They are a company that values its employees, provides training, support, and tools to continuously grow skill set, ability, and success. Our client offers an excellent training program, with an excellent internal promotion rate.

Available shifts and pay: Mon-Fri: 8:15am 5pm $20 $22/hr.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble hydraulic hose assemblies and related components according to work orders, specifications, and customer requirements
• Read and interpret pick tickets, work orders, assembly instructions, and product specifications accurately
• Verify hose sizes, fittings, lengths, and materials prior to assembly and shipment
• Operate production equipment including crimpers, saws, and other shop tools safely and efficiently
• Perform quality checks on completed assemblies to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards
• Assist with pressure testing and documentation when required
• Label, package, and prepare completed assemblies for shipment or staging
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of production areas, workstations, tools, and inventory locations
• Assist with material handling, stocking, put-away, and inventory organization as needed
• Work closely with Shipping & Receiving, Warehouse, and Inside Sales to prioritize urgent and customer-critical orders
• Communicate production concerns, shortages, or quality issues to supervisors promptly
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE at all times
• Support overtime and additional workload requirements during busy periods when needed

Experience needed:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, assembly, or production experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production processes
• Ability to read measurements accurately and use basic hand tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Forklift experience is a plus, but not required

What are the perks? Job stability Working for a company that values its employees, provides training, support, and tools to continuously grow skill set, ability, and success Lots of room to grow